Field Coordinator Based in California

We represent more than 27,000 Service workers (SX), Patient Care Technical workers (EX), Skilled Craft workers (K7), and more at UC’s 10 campuses, 5 medical centers, numerous clinics, research laboratories, and UC Hastings College of Law. Since 1948, we’ve prided ourselves on effectively representing UC workers while relentlessly fighting to provide social justice and economic opportunity not just to UC workers, but to the greater public that we serve.

We are currently seeking a California Field Coordinator, working out of one of our CA offices and reporting directly to the Local’s Statewide Field Director. The Coordinator will be responsible for the Local’s UC campuses, including supervising Lead and organizing staff and overall field program.

Responsibilities include:

Plan and implement worksite campaigns.
Assist in planning and implementing (on Cal UC campuses) the Local’s statewide coordinated contract, legislative and external organizing campaigns.
Train, develop, and direct activities of Lead Organizers and Internal and External organizers.
Assist in planning and implementation of member education and training programs.
Coordinate, identify, and develop worksite leaders and stewards.
Manage lists, charts, and databases.
Work with elected member leadership, senior leadership and staff in ongoing development and implementation of Local's vision and strategic plan.
Work with the other Field Coordinator to ensure the timely coordination, and efficiency of the Local's statewide program. Must be familiar with the all of California's working groups for coverage in absences and overall coordination.

Required Qualifications and Skills include:

Ability to think strategically and work in teams.
3 years’ experience managing large organizing campaigns
2 years’ experience leading or supervising multiple staff, assignments, projects, managing timelines, and effectively using database systems.
Experience with collective bargaining, representation preferably in the public sector and/or public higher education.
Ability to establish and maintain rapport and credibility with diverse demographic groups, and well as with professional, technical, administrative, and service workers.
Excellent written and oral communications.
A demonstrated commitment to justice for working families, quality and affordable public higher education and quality patient care.
A demonstrated commitment to union democracy and supporting and developing members’ voices and leadership in their union.

Additional Requirements:

Extended day and occasional overnight travel.
Willingness to work long and irregular hours, including nights and weekends.
Must possess a valid California driver's license, auto insurance with business coverage, and an automobile for business use.
Bilingual (Spanish, Cantonese/Mandarin, Hindi) preferred

AFSCME 3299’s members are a diverse group of workers reflecting all of California, rich in gender and ethnic diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer, and strongly encourage all those qualified and interested to apply.